Meeting on Births and Deaths Registration Act held in Zunheboto

DIMAPUR — A meeting on the registration of births and deaths (RBD) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Zunheboto, Dharam Raj, where key directives and procedures were discussed in line with the government’s guidelines, at the DC Office, Zunheboto, on November 11.'

In his welcome address, the DC informed that directions had been received from the government of Nagaland regarding the proper implementation of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, according to a DIPR report.

He emphasised that the registration of births and deaths shall be carried out only through the concerned registrar (DSO). He further stated that in cases where the delay in registration exceeds one year, the registration will be done only with the authorisation of the deputy commissioner or any competent authority duly nominated by the deputy commissioner.

District Statistical Officer (DSO) Zunheboto, Rhan Kithan, highlighting that the RBD Act 1969 (amended in 2023) designates the department as the nodal department for registration purposes. Kithan further stated that furnishing false information while obtaining a birth or death certificate is a punishable offence under the RBD Act 1969.

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The meeting also discussed strengthening collaboration with the Education and Medical departments for better coordination and reporting.

During the discussion, it was highlighted that village teachers may serve as local registrars, and suggestions from the members were noted and taken into consideration. It was emphasised that registration must be completed within 21 days, and any registration beyond 21 days will be treated as delayed.

Rural registrars are required to submit monthly reports of births and deaths to the district office. It was also noted that medical certificates for the cause of death, in cases of natural death, do not fall under the Medical Certificate Cause of Death (MCCD) scheme and can be directly obtained from the DSO.